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Tom Raynel
Managing Editor
With a passion for Politics, Sport & Technology, Tom is always finding something new to invest his time in. Whenever he is not at work, he is diving into the news or watching whatever sport he can. Now living in the city, you can find him trying out new experiences and getting to know his new surroundings.
Former TechDay team member.

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Exclusive: Logicalis Australia highlights CIOs stance on AI

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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In an exclusive discussion, Logicalis Australia's CEO, Anthony Woodward, discloses the company's ambitions in AI innovation, highlighting the rising trend of AI adoption among Australian CIOs.
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CyberArk launches MSP Console to boost identity security services

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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CyberArk unveils a new tool, the CyberArk MSP Console, aimed at boosting operational efficiency for Managed Service Providers.
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Hitachi Vantara reshuffles for hybrid cloud & AI focus

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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Hitachi Vantara, to expedite growth by focusing on hybrid cloud and generative AI features, a strategic realignment will integrate Hitachi's IT Platform Products Management Division.
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One NZ celebrates first year with launch of digital One Wallet

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
To mark its first anniversary, One NZ has launched the One Wallet, a state-of-the-art digital wallet pre-loaded with a combined value of $37 million.
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Trustwave launches Threat Intelligence as a Service for businesses

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
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threat intelligence
Trustwave has introduced Threat Intelligence as a Service (TIaaS), a proactive tool in cybersecurity to provide businesses with actionable, personalised threat intelligence.
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Fastly introduces Bot Management to combat online fraud

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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application security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Fastly has launched its Bot Management system, a cybersecurity advancement aimed at thwarting bot-triggered online fraud and abuses.
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Reltio introduces AI-powered Customer 360 Data Product

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Reltio shakes up the customer relationship management (CRM) and customer experience (CX) sectors with its innovative, AI-powered Reltio Customer 360 Data Product.
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Evolt & EGYM alliance ushers new era in fitness tech

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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fitness
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global expansion
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fitness tracker
Evolt, a body composition analytics firm, has forged a strategic partnership with digital fitness company EGYM to integrate its technology into the fitness sector.
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Kacific wins Innovation of the Year at SIG 2024 Awards

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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wireless networks
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clean technologies
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wifi
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group wins Innovation of the Year at SIG 2024 Awards for CommsBox, a portable WiFi solution designed for disaster response in the Asia Pacific region.
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Record rise in zero-day vulnerabilities exposed in Google-Mandiant report

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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microsoft
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ios
Google and Mandiant's cybersecurity report reveals a 50% rise in exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in 2023, with China being the leading perpetrator.
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Exclusive: How Sportradar is fighting back against match fixing

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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collaboration
Sportradar is battling match-fixing worldwide, utilising advanced AI in corruption detection and fostering partnerships with over 30 sporting bodies.
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LogRhythm's Axon revolutionises security updates with latest release

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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siem
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socs
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ai security
LogRhythm upgrades its cloud-native SIEM platform, LogRhythm Axon, with features to enhance security information sharing, streamline auditing for compliance and improve operational efficiency.
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Ingram Micro partners with Meta to boost VR technology reach

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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gaming
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Ingram Micro has joined forces with Meta to provide its resellers with advanced VR solutions, set to transform industries through immersive learning and work experiences.
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Kordia reveals digital transition cybersecurity challenges in NZ firms

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
New research from Kiwi tech firm Kordia reveals that 24% of businesses struggle to maintain cybersecurity during digital transformations.
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Radware unveils latest version of AI-based Bot Manager

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity firm Radware introduces a new Bot Manager to proactively mitigate advanced bot attacks whilst ensuring genuine user experience.
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SendQuick wins Bronze Globee Award for cybersecurity innovation

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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mfa
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
Singaporean firm SendQuick secures Bronze Globee Award win in the Authentication Solution category at the 20th Annual 2024 Globee Awards for Cybersecurity.
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Exclusive: Why Syniti believes data has infinite potential

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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Syniti CEO, Kevin Campbell, explains the firm's commitment to leveraging data for transformative business outcomes and their growth plans for ANZ region.
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Exclusive: Barracuda's insights for World Backup Day

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Ahead of World Backup Day, Barracuda's Matt Caffrey discusses the vital role of data backup, ever-growing cybersecurity threats and significance of immutable backups in an exclusive.
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Yealink launches BH70 bluetooth headset for hybrid work

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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headsets
Yealink's BH70, a bluetooth headset tailored for the hybrid workforce, offers seamless connectivity, advanced noise cancellation, and a 35-hour talk time.
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Nintex launches new GenAI-powered capabilities for smart automation

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Global automation provider, Nintex, bolsters its offerings with four new AI-powered products, streamlining customer workflows and further embedding generative AI in process automation.